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Women’s History and the History of Fabric-Making (Spoiler Alert: It’s the Same Thing)
Interested in history? The history of knitting and fabrics is also women's history. #history #fabrics #women
Did you know that if you lived just a couple of hundred years ago – and any time before that – and you’re a woman, you would have spent much of your life making fabric? Yes, we as women still do much of the cooking and cleaning in our families, though the men in our lives and households do much, much more than they did prior to the 1970’s. We still cook, and some of us even enjoy it.
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How Did You Learn to Knit? There’s a Story There
What your Origin Story of Knitting? I bet it tells a lot about you, your relationships, and those who loved you. #knitting #crafts #learning #love
My own story of learning to knit is a story of learning a few basics from my mother, then learning so much more on my own and from other women.
How did you learn to knit? You likely could tell the story of a fundamental relationship in your life in answering this question. You may have learned from your mother, your grandmother, or another relative who took the time to spend with you, teaching…
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Craving Solitude: You're Not Weird and It's Good For You
Do you crave solitude? It's okay. You're not weird, and it's good for you. Science! #solitude #netgalley #bookreview #wellness #creativity #selfcare #wellness
A Review of Solitude: The Science and Power of Being Alone by by Netta Weinstein, Heather Hansen, and Thuy-vy T. Nguyen
Are you someone who cherishes moments of solitude? Do you often find yourself seeking alone time, only to feel like it’s a strange or unusual need? Well, You’re not weird at all. In fact, your desire for solitude is perfectly normal, and this book dives deep into why this is…
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#AloneTime#BookReview#creativity#loneliness#mindfulness#NetGalley#personal-growth#self-care#self-discovery#solitude#Solitude book#wellness
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A Springtime Garden Reflection
What would you like to see grow in the #garden of your life story? An #Easter meditation for reflection. #nature #spirituality#springtime
As Easter approaches, what can you learn about spirituality in your own garden?
The first soft, warm breeze of spring brushes your face. After a long winter of enclosed spaces, the cruel sting of subzero temperatures, and a bleak landscape, you finally feel the hope and the possibilities of new growth in the short-term future.
Early springtime garden, with new growth
All of us have a place…
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#Christianity#Easter 2024#Easter Meditations#Faith#Garden Parables#Gardening#meditation#Nature#Nature and Spirituality#Spirituality
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Ten Reasons to Teach Knitting or Crochet in Summer Kids' Programs
Thinking about summer kids activities coming up? Consider teaching #Knitting or #Crochet ! #summerkidsactivities
Those of you planning summer youth camps are undoubtedly thinking about what activities you’ll offer in your programs this year. You’ll want something fun and engaging, something parents will talk about favorably and youth will remember fondly.
Why not teach life skills that will equip them to find their own sense of peace and calm in their lives, as well as serve as an outlet for personal…
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#crafts#crochet#knitting#knitting projects#shawl#summer camp activities#summer kids activities#VBS activities#yarn
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Forest Bathing is For Everyone. And It's Not As Weird or Difficult as You Think
Looking for ways to improve your health and inner peace - as well as that of your kids? Opportunities are closer than you think. Go outside! #nature #wellbeing #innerpeace #healthychildren
You don’t need hiking boots and the Appalachian Trail to connect with nature. While those who do are at a mastery level of nature appreciation, most of us are not, and that’s perfectly fine. We meet nature where we are.
“Forest bathing” is simply going out into the forest or other wild or semi-wild places and communing with nature. By immersing yourself fully in nature, you can let go of…
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#environmental stewardship#Forest Bathing#Health benefits of nature#inner peace#Nature#Nature Healing#outdoor activities for kids#wellness
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Patterns in Nature, Patterns in Fiber Arts
See a #knitting pattern you love? You probably first saw it in #nature! Here's how patterns in nature show up in our #FiberArts !
Why do some knitting patterns just “look right”? Where could you find inspiration for designing your next fiber arts project?
Look no further than Mother Nature herself! Certain patterns are found time and time again in nature. Intuitively, we are already hard-wired and attuned to recognizing these patterns. So if you find yourself stumped for design ideas or a pattern that’s sure to please,…
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Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced in Knitting Patterns – What the Definitions Should Mean!
"Beginner" knitting means just knits and purls, right? Not so fast...here's what labels of difficulty SHOULD mean! #knitting #KnittingSkillLevels #knittingbasics
Spoiler Alert: “Advanced” is reserved for “I couldn’t possibly knit that while watching TV”
Do you ever check the “Level of Difficulty” on a knitting pattern? Have you ever picked up a “beginner” level pattern, only to find it way, way, way beyond your skill level? Or found that an “intermediate” pattern required you to count each and every movement of the yarn you made, and it still didn’t come…
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#advanced knitting#crafts#knitting#knitting difficulty levels#knitting for beginners#knitting skill levels
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A Lenten Rose Parable
Nothing beautiful or sustainable happens overnight - a Lenten meditation based on Lectio Natura. #Lent2024 #spirituality #nature #Lentendevotional
A meditation on Lenten Roses for the Lenten season of 2024
Out in the garden of my relatively new house, a Lenten rose with gorgeous purple blossoms stands its ground amongst recently planted replacements of the same variety and red clay dirt. I bend down to photograph it, tilting the camera to get a full picture of these downward looking flowers.
I sigh in relief. Finally, a Lenten rose has…
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#Christianity#Faith#Gardening#hellebores#Lectio Natura#Lent#Lent2024#Lenten devotionals#lenten-rose#Nature#Spirituality#spirituality in nature
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A Month in Florida – An Unexpected Sabbatical
An unexpected sabbatical resulted in my most productive writing days ever. Maybe we need to let a "Time Away" find us once in awhile?
How did I spend Tennessee’s recent “Snowmageddon” of January 2024? Walking on the beach every day and spending lots and lots of “alone time” in a little Florida town with one redlight, one great seafood restaurant, and a gas station.
I hadn’t planned on taking a sabbatical last month. But I sure got one. Sometimes spiritual retreats find us, I suppose. I had planned to visit friends, do some…
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It's All About Color: Crafting Color Symbolism in Every Stitch
Want to add extra meaning to your knitting project - especially prayer shawls? Think about color symbolism!
Exploring Symbolic Colors in Prayer Shawl Design
When you embark on the journey of creating a prayer shawl – or any other crafting project – the choice of colors goes beyond aesthetics; it can carry profound symbolism. Across various traditions, colors have played a significant role in conveying concepts and stories. Whether you’re crafting for spiritual or personal reasons, understanding the…
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#color design#color symbolism#colorwork#crafts#DIY Knitting Design#knitting#Knitting Design#knitting projects#prayershawl
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It's All About Color: Crafting Symbolism in Every Stitch
What color to use? Here's symbolize to think about when making your knitting decisions.
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Crafting Compassion: Launch or Re-Vitalize a Prayer Shawl Ministry
Do you have a Prayer Shawl Ministry? Want to freshen up an existing ministry? Here's how.
Embark on a journey of compassion and community with “A Prayer Shawl Handbook.”
In the hustle of everyday pastoral care, sometimes a tangible symbol of comfort can make all the difference. For congregations blessed with skilled knitters and crocheters, the formation of a prayer shawl ministry can foster a sense of community and support within the church. Whether you’re starting afresh or…
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#APrayerShawlHandbook#Christianity#ChurchMinistry#CommunityOutreach#CraftingCommunity#InspirationforMinistry#MinistryIdeas#PrayerShawl#Religion
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Snow-Bound? Stranded? Time for Creative Yarn De-Stashing
Snowbound or stranded today? Time to tap into that creativity that often makes the best crafting! #snowbound #crafting #knitting #creativity
I’ve found myself in Florida much longer than expected, and I’m a knitter stranded alone with a “mystery stash” of yarn. What to do???
It’s a great luxury to plan a project, decide exactly what yarn to use, and even mull over exactly what color you’ll use from a wide selection available. It’s nice to make a few swatches and decide which size knitting needles to use.
But what if you can’t?
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The Rhythms of Knitting - Patterns Are Not Just For Show
Knitting is therapeutic! The rhythms of even a simple 1-2-3 repetition can soothe your soul.
Recently, I found myself happily knitting in a 1-2-3, 1-2-3 pattern. I had been a bit down in the dumps, but knitting in this simple pattern actually made me feel better.
In the world of knitting, there’s more to those numbers in your patterns than meets the eye. Beyond the stitch counts and repeats lies a fascinating realm of numerical rhythms that not only enhance the aesthetics of your…
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#crafting for mindfulness#crafts#knitting#knitting for mindfulness#knitting rhythms#mindfulness#simple knitting patterns#therapeutic knitting
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New Year, New Stitches: Crafting Daily Knitting Rituals
Happy New Year! Have you considered a new daily knitting ritual? Thinking about a temperature blanket for 2024? Read more for my thoughts and a pattern.
It’s a brand new year! Looking for a new way to find a sense of calm and grounding each and every day? Think about starting a daily knitting ritual. By taking up a daily knitting ritual, you are invited to weave the threads of your daily life into a tangible tapestry—a daily celebration in which you find a sense of calm and grounding.
You can do a temperature blanket, a prayer shawl, or any…
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#daily knitting#daily knitting ritual#knit life#knitting for mindfulness#meditative knitting#temperature blanket
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Crunch Time for Holiday Crafting – What To Do?
Frantically trying to finish handmade Christmas gifts? You have options! Finish, Don't Finish, or think "Christmastide"! #knitting #handmadegifts #Christmascrafting
Finish, Don’t Finish, or….Another Option?
You’re knitting or crocheting a special gift for a special person in your life…and it’s a mere days (or hours) before Christmas, and you’re not even close to finishing. What to do? Friends, do not fret! You have options.
Option 1– Suck it Up and Finish the Thing. This is by far the most unpleasant option for holiday knitters, but it may be what you need…
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#Christmas Crafts#Christmas Knitting#Christmastide#crafts#crochet#Epiphany#Handmade Christmas Gifts#knitting
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